Heart Disease

Evidence that physical activity protects against heart disease is dramatic.

People who exercise on a regular basis have:

Less heart attacks

Less blockage of arteries and improved blood lipid (fat levels)

Improved blood pressure

Reduction in arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries)

Reduction in atherosclerosis (laying down of fat in the arteries)

Increased blood supply to the heart and increased output of blood from the heart

Reduced risk of recurrence of heart attack

Reduction of heart arrhythmias

Reduction of the heart's oxygen demands at rest or during exercise

Improved feeling of well being

Reduction in blood clots in the heart due to a reduced stickiness of platelets in the blood stream

You will need to have been cleared by your doctor to participate in an exercise programme.

In communication with your healthcare provider/cardiologist and with their guidance of prescription of exercise intensity, I will provide a programme for you that will:

Teach you an awareness of signs and symptoms of your disease

Closely monitor your exercise intensity through heart rate monitoring. Exercise intensity is low to start with (a prescribed heart rate and blood pressure is set by your doctor or specialist) and then is gradually increased over time

Increase your confidence to safely exercise at home

Educate you in making lifestyle changes to improve your overall health

Provide a personalised nutrition programme to optimise health and reduce risk of further disease